If there is no difference between the arbitrarily assigned term “Assault Weapon”, then isn’t this just a ban on ALL guns and a direct attack on the right of self-defense and the 2nd amendment?

Galt2009 on January 17, 2013 at 3:27 PM

I think so.
It is probably part of the tactic. First set a precedent with an undefined term like “assault weapon” which is just a semi auto with scary looking parts.
Then use that for the next step, which is to be honest and point out that they are just run of the mill semi autos with a certain look.
Then point out that, in order to actually do something, hand guns have to be addressed, because “assault weapons” only account for about 1% of the gun deaths (justified or not..they are all lumped together).
Then make owning or selling a gun as restrictive as possible.
Legislate ALL guns be registered.
Any transfer of guns between ANYONE must include a thorough and expensive background check to be completed within a restrictive time line. Father to son/daughter?..check his/her background. Friends swapping guns?..check them out and send in the paperwork and fee, etc.
Make any violations grounds for denying the right to possess a gun.
Apply the same to ammo purchases or transfers.
All to be done a bit at a time, accompanied with media propaganda support.

Mimzey on January 17, 2013 at 5:01 PM

Yup – all they oppressive have to do is expand that arbitrary definition to all guns and Viola!

If there is no difference between the arbitrarily assigned term “Assault Weapon”, then isn’t this just a ban on ALL guns and a direct attack on the right of self-defense and the 2nd amendment?

Galt2009 on January 17, 2013 at 3:27 PM

I think so.
It is probably part of the tactic. First set a precedent with an undefined term like “assault weapon” which is just a semi auto with scary looking parts.
Then use that for the next step, which is to be honest and point out that they are just run of the mill semi autos with a certain look.
Then point out that, in order to actually do something, hand guns have to be addressed, because “assault weapons” only account for about 1% of the gun deaths (justified or not..they are all lumped together).
Then make owning or selling a gun as restrictive as possible.
Legislate ALL guns be registered.
Any transfer of guns between ANYONE must include a thorough and expensive background check to be completed within a restrictive time line. Father to son/daughter?..check his/her background. Friends swapping guns?..check them out and send in the paperwork and fee, etc.
Make any violations grounds for denying the right to possess a gun.
Apply the same to ammo purchases or transfers.
All to be done a bit at a time, accompanied with media propaganda support.

(am I wrong to think “assault” is the primary purpose of any “weapon”?).

This is the important point to be made:

If there is no difference between the arbitrarily assigned term “Assault Weapon”, then isn’t this just a ban on ALL guns and a direct attack on the right of self-defense and the 2nd amendment?

]]>By: michaelohttp://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/17/nyt-wonders-what-exactly-is-an-assault-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-2249216
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:15:42 +0000http://hotair.com/headlines/?p=238512#comment-2249216An ‘assault rifle’ is a weapon used to ‘assault; someone. Therefore, I could own a 40mm AA gun and I promise it would not be an ‘assault weapon’. Defense only; of my family, of my community, of my country, of my Constitution.
]]>By: major dadhttp://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/17/nyt-wonders-what-exactly-is-an-assault-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-2249201
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:59:32 +0000http://hotair.com/headlines/?p=238512#comment-2249201These ignorant anti-gun bozos. Do they really think having a flash suppressor makes a gun more lethal? Bayonet lug? Yeah, a lot people have been killed by bayonet charge here in the U.S. A pistol grip does not make anything more dangerous. Oh, and that grenade launcher bit? Yeah, whole lot of those out there in use. I can change out a magazine in about 2 seconds with no practice and for sure when not worrying about somebody shooting me. Gun free zones? Why wouldn’t you want somebody with a concealed carry license on the premise because the bad guy/nut job doesn’t care if it’s a gun free zone in fact that’s probably why he picked that place. Can somebody please on the right take these clowns to task? Somebody who knows a thing or two about firearms would help.
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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:55:13 +0000http://hotair.com/headlines/?p=238512#comment-2249198FL Deputy Threatens to Shoot Concealed Carry Licensee and Arrests Him